Five-star LB Smith highlights Notre Dame visitor list

Clemson University and Death Valley will become the center of the college football universe Saturday night as the Tigers host No. 6 Notre Dame in the ABC primetime game.

While many will watch from the comfort and dryness of their own homes, the Clemson coaching staff is expecting many of its most highly sought after prospects to be on hand for the top 15 matchup between Clemson and Notre Dame.

The most surprising may be Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy 5-star linebacker and former Clemson commit Rahshaun SmithRahshaun SmithLinebacker6-3, 230Towson, MDESPN: View Full Profile. Smith – who de-committed from Clemson over the summer, citing that he wanted to enjoy the recruiting process and take his official visits will make his first trip to Clemson since re-opening his recruitment – will be joined by former teammate and Clemson commit T.J. ChaseT.J. ChaseWide Receiver6-2, 175Plant City, FLESPN: View Full Profile who transferred to Plant City (FL) Plant over the summer.

With Clemson expecting to have a small 2016 class, the remaining targets for the next recruiting cycle are few. However, two of the top uncommitted prospects for 2016 in Greensboro (NC) Page wide receiver Diondre OvertonDiondre OvertonWide Receiver6-5, 195Greensboro, NCESPN: View Full Profile and North Charleston (SC) Fort Dorchester offensive lineman John SimpsonJohn SimpsonOffensive Guard6-4, 290North Charleston, SCESPN: View Full Profile will both be on hand.